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Laundering Linen – How to Wash Flaxen Fibers

Apr 4, 2018 | How To | by James Smith
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Made from the long fibers of the flax plant, humans have been using linen for over six thousand years. And…

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Washing Wool – How to Clean and Maintain Wool Goods

Dec 13, 2017 | How To | by James Smith
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When it comes to heritage fabrics, wool is up there with the warmest and most traditional. Brands across all markets…

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Soap Nuts Laundry Detergent Review – Worn Out

Nov 2, 2015 | Reviews | by John Bobey
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For the past 21 years, I’ve lived in New York City, riding in fume-spewing taxis, trudging through black snow, watching…

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How to Spot Clean Your Raw Denim Jeans

Picture this: You’re eating burger with all the works and it’s impossibly delicious. It’s that kind of deliciousness that has…

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7 Ways To Make Your Denim Last Longer

Nov 19, 2014 | Op-Ed | by Todd Cooke
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For most, denim is a wardrobe staple. For some, it’s an investment. Regardless of which camp you fall into, your jeans…

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How to Minimize Fading on your Raw Denim

Nov 4, 2014 | How To | by Austin Bryant
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Even though scores of raw denim enthusiasts are focused on achieving crazy fades, there is a small subset of people…

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6 Signs You Should Probably Wash Your Jeans

Oct 14, 2014 | 101 Primers | by David Shuck
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Let me start by saying there’s really no right time or wrong time to wash your jeans. Raw denim is…

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Denim Crotch Blowouts – Why They Happen And How to Avoid Them

May 2, 2013 | 101 Primers | by Somar
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Crotch blowouts are inevitable as pretty much any well worn pair of denim will be beset at some point. Though for…

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Denim Stains And Indigo Bleeding – How To Avoid And Clean

Apr 4, 2013 | How To | by Connor
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One of the risks of starting to break in a new pair of raw denim is the great amount of…

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The Samurai Jeans Co. Guide To Washing Raw Jeans

The Samurai Jeans Co. Guide To Washing Raw Jeans

Sep 25, 2012 | How To | by Sean
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Heddels exists for one purpose: To gather the best information about long lasting goods like raw denim in one easy…

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